plate no. 9525

Mount Gregit

Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1931

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapemountainstreeslandscapeskyrocksfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create depth and form in a landscape. It also encourages experimentation with non-realistic color palettes to convey mood and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, trees, and foreground, focusing on composition.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of color to establish the overall color scheme and value ranges.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color, using bold brushstrokes to define the forms of the mountains and rocks.
step 04
Mix and apply the various shades of blue, green, and red to create the landscape's unique color palette.
step 05
Add details to the trees and foreground, using smaller brushstrokes and darker values.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and dimension.
step 07
Pay attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to convey the texture of the landscape.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · viridian green · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Achieve the mountain blues by mixing ultramarine with white and a touch of red. Create the greens by blending viridian with yellow ochre and white. Muted tones are achieved by mixing complementary colors.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·scumbling
·alla prima
·color layering

common pitfalls

→Over-blending colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Neglecting the importance of value contrast.
→Failing to capture the energy and movement of the brushstrokes.
→Getting bogged down in details too early in the process.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, viridian green, cadmium red, titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, alizarin crimson)
·palette
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife
·rags